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Trahan Highlights $352,000 in Federal Funding for Merrimack River Cleanup

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LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), joined by Lowell Mayor Sokhary Chau, leaders of the Merrimack River Watershed Council (MRWC), and community leaders, highlighted $352,000 in federal funding she secured for MRWC’s cleanup efforts along the Merrimack River. “We have an obligation to do everything in our power to stop pollution into the Merrimack River, which…

Trahan Calls on Colleagues to Fight Climate Misinformation on Earth Day with Digital Services Oversight & Safety Act

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LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) called on her colleagues to join her in supporting the Digital Services Oversight and Safety Act, comprehensive transparency and oversight legislation that is necessary in the fight against climate misinformation spreading on social media. Trahan’s most recent call comes as communities across the nation prepare to…

Trahan, State and Community Leaders Highlight $2 Million Secured for Expanded Health Services at Greater Lawrence Family Health Center

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LOWELL, MA — Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) joined state and community leaders at Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (GLFHC) to announce $2 million in federal funding she secured to expand primary health services offered to patients at the 700 Essex Street facility. Following the funding announcement, the group toured the facility and learned more about…

Trahan, Garry Tour Westminster Mental Health Facility, Discuss Investments in Emergency Workforce Wellbeing

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LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) and State Representative Colleen Garry (D-Dracut)visited On-Site Academy, a facility in Westminster focused on providing critical mental health services to emergency workers after traumatic experiences. The lawmakers were joined by the family of the late Alan Matthews, a Dracut resident and Nurse Anesthetist who…

Trahan Statement on Being Sanctioned by Russia

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LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) issued the following statement after the Russian government sanctioned her and fellow U.S. lawmakers: “Good, now let’s get Ukraine some more weapons.” ###

Trahan Hosts Ceremony Honoring Service Academy Nominees

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LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) hosted a ceremony to celebrate military service academy nominees and their families from across the Third District in Lowell. The event, held at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium’s Hall of Flags, included a speaking program with remarks from Trahan as well as a Service Academy Board member and student nominee, followed by…

Trahan, Clinton Community Leaders Celebrate Federal Investments in Food Security

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LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) joined community leaders to celebrate critical federal investments in food security at WHEAT Community Connections in Clinton. The group discussed the importance of the $26,838 in federal funding, participated in a brief tour of the facility, and distributed food to patrons. “For four decades, WHEAT Community…

Trahan, Community Leaders Highlight Infrastructure Improvements in Acton

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) joined community leaders to highlight pending infrastructure improvements to Kelley’s Corner intersection in Acton. The group participated in a brief discussion of the proposed project followed by a tour of the site.  “Every community here in the Third District deserves infrastructure that works. That’s why I…

Trahan, Citing Local Business Success Stories, Votes for Additional Relief for Small Businesses

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) voted to pass H.R. 3807, the Relief for Restaurants and Other Hard Hit Small Businesses Act, critical legislation to secure urgently needed relief for small businesses across Massachusetts. The bill will deliver $55 billion to replenish funding for restaurants, particularly those that missed out on the initial…

ICYMI: Trahan Calls Out Oil Executives on Their Corporate Greed and Harmful Price-Gouging

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) participated in a House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing with six of the largest American oil companies. During the hearing, Trahan questioned the companies’ top executives on their price-gouging practices during the Ukraine crisis that have enriched themselves and…